In fencing, a riposte is an offensive action with the intent of hitting one's opponent made by the fencer who has just parried an attack. In military usage, a riposte is the strategic device of hitting a vulnerable point of the enemy, thereby forcing him to abandon his own attack.

What does it mean to riposte?

1 : a fencer's quick return thrust following a parry. 2 : a retaliatory verbal sally : retort.

Is riposte in English word?

Meaning of riposte in English. a quick and clever remark, often made in answer to a criticism: She made a sharp/witty/neat riposte.